w wide flange beam W33x150 W33x160 W33x170
W33x150, W33x160 and W33x170 h section beam are different specifications of American standard H-beam. The "W" in their names refers to the wide flange, "33" refers to the section height of about 33 inches (about 838 mm), and "150", "160", and "170" represent the weight of about 150 pounds, 160 pounds, and 170 pounds per foot of length, respectively.
Common characteristics of W33x150/160/170 h beam
Material: These models can usually be manufactured with a variety of steel grades, such as A36, A992/A572 Gr.50, etc., depending on the application requirements.
Use: Due to its large size and high load-bearing capacity, it is widely used in bridges, high-rise buildings and other projects that require high-strength support structures.
h section beam size and weight comparison
W33x150 h beam structure weighs 150 pounds per foot (about 68 kilograms), suitable for medium load applications.
W33x160 h shaped steel weighs 160 pounds per foot (about 72.6 kilograms), compared with W33x150 steel h beam, it has higher strength and load-bearing capacity, suitable for heavier load conditions.
W33x170 h section steel weighs 170 pounds per foot (about 77 kilograms), providing stronger structural support, suitable for occasions where strength and stability are particularly emphasized.
Steel h column mechanical properties comparison
For specific mechanical properties (such as yield strength, tensile strength, etc.), this mainly depends on the steel grade used.
If A36 material is used, the yield strength is at least 36,000 psi (about 250 MPa); If A992/A572 Gr.50 is selected, the minimum yield strength is 50,000 psi (about 345 MPa), and it has better toughness and weldability.
